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DE62 YNM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,070 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 64,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe into brake flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly into brake flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,029 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 49,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,022 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 42,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,476 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,525 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DE62 YNM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE62 YNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE62 YNM registered?

DE62 YNM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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